Recently, I was with a group of good friends whom I have known for 20 years. They are a spirited group of unabashed liberals. I doubt any of them have ever voted for a Republican, or ever would. Of course, we have a secret ballot in this country so we never know for sure. Publicly, at least, they profess unwavering fealty to the Democratic Party. I regard myself as a political independent, although I tend to vote Republican. However, when I am amid this group of left-leaners, they look to me for the ‘far right’ view on the issues of the day. Yes, we have different views on the proper role of government and the judiciary, but I don’t look to Ted Cruz or Sarah Palin for political inspiration. During our conversation, the recent Rolling Stone journalistic debacle that detailed an alleged rape at University of Virginia came up. Immediately, the prevailing liberal talking point was offered up to the group, expecting acclamation. “This Rolling Stone retraction is
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